Month: September 2015

By Cassie Panning, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Have you ever noticed that, just like some people, our pets tend to gain weight over the winter too?  Seasonal weight gain in pets is something that happens to many of our domesticated animals in the fall and winter.  So what causes our pets to gain weight over…

By Sharon Billings, CVT Associate Veterinary Information Specialist So, you and your beloved four-legged family member are on your way to the veterinary clinic for a routine check-up and you have the requested fecal, or stool, sample along for the ride.  You’ve collected a sample and triple-bagged it; you’re glad your part of the task…

Dr. Ahna Brutlag as interview by NPR on marijuana poisoning in dogs.  Click here to listen to the interview: Dogs and cats can be poisoned by marijuana from second hand smoke exposure, or from direct ingestion of marijuana or baked foods (e.g., pot brownies, pot butter, etc.) laced with THC. In dogs and cats poisoned…

A few tips on keeping your pet safe around the BBQ By Candi Amundson, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Many people take this day once a year to celebrate as a tribute to all their hard work over the past year. Many people will gather with friends and families and enjoy games, picnics, and BBQ’s outdoors….